Description
Enjoy a nutritious and comforting meal with Boiled Chicken with Vegetables. This wholesome dish features tender chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth, accompanied by vibrant, fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this one-pot recipe combines simplicity with deliciousness. In under an hour, you’ll have a satisfying meal that can be served as is or transformed into various creative dishes using leftovers. Discover the joy of wholesome cooking with this easy-to-make recipe that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in a large pot.
- Pour in the water and add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken and set aside. Add green beans and broccoli to the pot; simmer for another 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken before serving with boiled vegetables garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg